BAY SHORE SCHOOLS ARTS EDUCATION FUND

Free Concert in the Park returns to Heckscher State Park Aug. 10 After a five-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this cherished 46-year musical tradition is back in action.

Composer and director Kris Bowers spoke of the power and importance of music education during his Oscar acceptance speech for ‘The Last Repair Shop’ last night. ❤️

The documentary, which won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Film, highlights the incredible story of an L.A. workshop that brings broken instruments back to life, providing musical equipment to students for free.

Island Symphony to honor women in classical music by featuring NY Philharmonic's Leelanee Sterrett The Island Symphony Orchestra is gearing up for its next performance in a remarkable concert season filled with … Continued

Island Symphony Bach Festival returns to Bay Shore on Jan. 28 The annual Island Symphony Bach Festival returns to Bay Shore’s beautiful St. Peter’s By-the-Sea Episcopal Church on Sunday, Jan. 28.

It is always a great day when you get to hear live music! Thanks to
Bay Shore Schools Arts Education BAY SHORE SCHOOLS ARTS EDUCATION FUND Board member, Matt Modula, for making this happen.

The NYPD Ceremonial Jazz Band performed for Brook Avenue School students while sharing information about both music and safety.

The NYPD Ceremonial Jazz Band performed for Brook Avenue School students while sharing information about both music and safety.

Its always a great day when you get to hear live music!
Thank you to BSSAEF Board member Matt Modula for helping make this happen!

The NYPD Ceremonial Jazz Band performed for Brook Avenue School students while sharing information about both music and safety.

More Malpaso.

Brought to you by the BSSAEF!
Bay Shore high school students got to see the great Malpaso Dance Company this week. On Monday Performance and IB Dance classes worked in the studio with these wonderful dancers. And on Tuesday the entire school got to see the Malpaso dancers perform. We can’t wait till they return! Thank you to all the teachers and administrators who made this residency possible.

Barbash Bach String Competition Announces Finalists The competition will be held at Stony Brook University, in Long Island, New York, on October 20, 2023 and streamed LIVE on The Violin Channel.

So glad we can bring great cultural arts programs to all Bay Shore students. You can help us do more by donating to the BSSAEF. Any amount is greatly appreciated!

https://www.gofundme.com/f/q22qd-bssaef-fundraiser

Students in the WIN/WOW program at Bay Shore High School had the opportunity to participate in a dance residency with visiting artist Oya Bangura. This program was made possible by the Bay Shore Schools Arts Education Fund (BSSAEF) and funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program administered through the Huntington Arts Council.

13-year-old prodigy pianist Jessica Zhao to perform at Island Symphony Orchestra's spring Concert Bay Shore's St. Peter's By-the-Sea Episcopal Church is set to be filled with the sweet sounds of classical music this Sunday as 13-year-old prodigy pianist Jessica Zhao takes the stage at the Island Symphony Orchestra's Spring Concert.

This morning the Island Symphony Orchestra held its first rehearsal with this extraordinary young musician. Wow! Jessica Zhoa’s performance of Beethoven’s 1st Piano Concerto is an absolute delight. Don’t miss this concert!

Island Symphony Orchestra The Island Symphony Orchestra, ISO shares its love of music with the Long Island community. Long Island Orchestra, 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

Island Symphony Orchestra The Island Symphony Orchestra, ISO shares its love of music with the Long Island community. Long Island Orchestra, 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

https://www.facebook.com/100002811271287/posts/2842324645871217/

In its second year, strings competition shifts online after COVID-19 Five gifted string players will vie for a $5,000 prize at the second annual Lillian and Maurice Barbash J.S. Bach Competition Tuesday, Dec. 1. Each finalist will perform a work composed by J.S. …

JS Bach Competition Competition for String Players Between 16 and 30 years of age.

The playground at Brook Avenue School has new equipment for students to play on. This project was made possible through a bequest from the estate of Bill Lukan, a former speech teacher at Brook Avenue School, to the Bay Shore Schools Arts Education Fund (BSSAEF). The building would like to thank the Brook Avenue Parent Faculty Association (PFA) and the faculty committee for supporting the project.

Thank you to everyone who has supported one of my mom’s very favorite causes. With cuts to the arts curriculum very likely, the BSSAEF will be more important than ever.

BSSAEF co-founder LIllian Barbash died peacefully in her sleep July 4 at her home in Brightwaters, NY. Long Island’s First Lady of the Arts, she founded and led the Islip Arts Council for 31 years, building it into a world-class presenter of classical music. Tens of thousands attended her free NY Philharmonic park concert every summer. Born and raised in the Bronx, she married her high school sweetheart, Maurice Barbash in 1947. The two were inseparable until his death in 2013. Together they co-founded the Long Island Philharmonic, and commissioned pieces for Yo-Yo Ma and Emanuel Ax. After 30 years as an arts presenter LIllian and Murray co founded the Bay Shore Schools Arts Education Fund which continues to enrich the lives of Bay Shore students of all ages. Donations may be made in her name to Bay Shore Schools Arts Education Fund. Checks can be mailed to BSSAEF PO Box 699, Babylon NY 11702 or donate at www.gofundme.com/f/bssaef

LIllian at the BSSAEF sponsored trip to Hamilton

BSSAEF co-founder LIllian Barbash died peacefully in her sleep July 4 at her home in Brightwaters, NY. Long Island’s First Lady of the Arts, she founded and led the Islip Arts Council for 31 years, building it into a world-class presenter of classical music. Tens of thousands attended her free NY Philharmonic park concert every summer. Born and raised in the Bronx, she married her high school sweetheart, Maurice Barbash in 1947. The two were inseparable until his death in 2013. Together they co-founded the Long Island Philharmonic, and commissioned pieces for Yo-Yo Ma and Emanuel Ax. After 30 years as an arts presenter LIllian and Murray co founded the Bay Shore Schools Arts Education Fund which continues to enrich the lives of Bay Shore students of all ages. Donations may be made in her name to Bay Shore Schools Arts Education Fund. Checks can be mailed to BSSAEF PO Box 699, Babylon NY 11702 or donate at www.gofundme.com/f/bssaef

LIllian at the BSSAEF sponsored trip to Hamilton

BSSAEF co-founder LIllian Barbash died peacefully in her sleep July 4 at her home in Brightwaters, NY. Long Island’s First Lady of the Arts, she founded and led the Islip Arts Council for 31 years, building it into a world-class presenter of classical music. Tens of thousands attended her free NY Philharmonic park concert every summer. Born and raised in the Bronx, she married her high school sweetheart, Maurice Barbash in 1947. The two were inseparable until his death in 2013. Together they co-founded the Long Island Philharmonic, and commissioned pieces for Yo-Yo Ma and Emanuel Ax. After 30 years as an arts presenter LIllian and Murray co founded the Bay Shore Schools Arts Education Fund which continues to enrich the lives of Bay Shore students of all ages. Donations may be made in her name to Bay Shore Schools Arts Education Fund. Checks can be mailed to BSSAEF PO Box 699, Babylon NY 11702 or donate at www.gofundme.com/f/bssaef

LIllian at the BSSAEF sponsored trip to Hamilton

At Home with Rachell Ellen Wong, winner of the inaugural Lillian and Maurice Barbash J.S. Bach Competition and featured soloist at the first annual Island Symphony Bach Festival.

Full video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwMzuAwimo4

Episode 4 of comes out tonight at 7 PM! Special guest Joshua Stauffer playing one of Biber’s mystery sonatas.